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7 verminous premises were disinfested.
1 load of verminous bedding and articles was disinfested.
7 loads of bedding and articles were destroyed.
34 wasp nests were destroyed.
pools, ditches and stagnant water were treated to control
the breeding of mosquitoes.
15. MORTUARY
During the year eight bodies were received in the public
mortuary at Pinner Road Council Depot.
16. RODENT CONTROL
During the twelve months ended 31st December, 1953, the
following work was carried out by the Rodent Staff under the
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 194S:-
Visits by Rodent Officer and Operatives 5,173
Premises disinfested 691
Complaints received 675
Estimated kill for year 1,895
The Council's sewers have been treated by means of a test
bait but no trace of rats in the manholes has been found.
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